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"It is almost a miracle that modern teaching has not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry; for what this delicate little plant needs more than anything, besides stimulation, is freedom." Albert Einstein
I chuckled when I read this quote because I had been recently thinking about what a parent would do if they were homeschooling a child that excelled like Einstein. The question of, "wouldn't he or she be better of in a public or private school?" had been posed. The answer is no. If Einstein himself questioned what he saw happening in the school system, then homeschoolers should be encouraged in their endeavors. God has given us parents the creativity and wisdom to meet any and all situations that we encounter with our children head on. Take heart and rejoice and enjoy.
We had a great time posing Gideon for photos. He was an agreeable subject. The kids enjoyed trying to get him to smile for Mommy.
The trees are turning and the air is crisp. We have enjoyed the change in seasons. We went up to a lake that is near our home and the kids enjoyed running around and being crazy. It was quiet because the campers have gone home (only one love camper there) and the boats are off the water (only a random devoted fisherman motoring by). The sunset was beautiful and the children's laughter and energy were refreshing. It's amazing to think that the summer has already passed by. I can especially see the passage of time in the children. They grow so quickly, discover new ways of expressing themselves and become more and more unique individuals with each passing season. My youngest is swiftly approaching one and it seems like only yesterday that I have birth to him. My oldest is on the verge of eleven and even though I can feel the passage of time with her more heavily, it still has happened too quickly. We are still plugging away with school. We are also making plans for our vacation in 7 weeks. We are so thankful that the price for gas has been going down. The kids would love to begin packing and the younger ones always want to know if today is the day. Oh, how that week will fly once it is here and we are amidst our loved ones. I pulled our some of my old cookbooks and am looking forward to trying some new recipes over the next weeks. The kids are supportive of this attempt to extend our menu. Their dad has his few favorites and he would prefer if I just alternated through the three recipes. I'm hoping to add a few more to his list. The kids built a church in the back yard. They used fallen branches to out line the walls and pulled all the lawn chairs into the center. They even mapped out a prayer closet. They have spent quite a bit of time out there improving it and reading their bibles and letting their older sister teach them. Mommy and Daddy have even been invited as guest speakers. It is encouraging and inspirational to see. I am so thankful for their love of their Lord. I pray that this passion sustains them throughout their lives. Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do, but how much love we put into it. Mother Theresa
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